Partha Vishnubhatla

Deputy General Manager & Automotive Industry Veteran with 24+ years of distinguished leadership in driving high-velocity revenue growth, macro-channel expansion, and market share across South India (Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Karnataka). Proven track record directing massive large-scale P&L portfolios up to ₹350 Crores per annum across Passenger Car Radials (PCR), Commercial Truck/Bus Radials (TBR), and Retreading/Rubber segments. Exceptional capabilities in steering zonal business operations for India's top tyre manufacturers including JK Tyre, Apollo Tyres, and Birla Tyres.

An expert executive in transforming stagnant territories, structuring complex dealer-distributor networks, and securing strategic corporate fleet alliances through modern Dealer Management Systems (DMS) and CRM analytics.

Deputy General Manager (DGM) at INDAG RUBBER LTD (2024 – Present)

Directly spearheading business operations, revenue growth, and market penetration across three key Southern states: Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Karnataka.

• Managing the sales, distribution, and business development strategies for premium rubber and retreading solutions, driving product positioning on a macro scale.
• Directing a multi-tiered team of regional managers, sales executives, and technical service networks to capture untapped market shares.
• Strengthening high-value institutional relationships with key logistics hubs, corporate fleet owners, and independent retreaders across the zone.

Regional Manager at JK TYRE & INDUSTRIES LTD (2019 – 2024)

• Commanded full commercial accountability for a massive ₹350 Crore annual business portfolio across the combined AP and Telangana markets.
• Oversaw an extensive multi-brand dealer-distributor footprint, onboarding high-liquidation retail counters and stabilizing secondary sales.
• Pioneered multi-million-rupee B2B corporate fleet management agreements, building sustainable, high-volume revenue pipelines with major transport networks.
• Utilized advanced Dealer Management Systems (DMS) and predictive analytics to slash inventory stagnation cycles and optimize supply chain logistics.

Unit Head at BIRLA TYRES (2016 – 2019)

• Led state-level operations as Unit Head, exercising complete oversight of business growth, branding, and commercial targets across AP and Telangana.
• Revived underperforming geographic zones within two quarters by implementing rigorous field restructuring and channel partner alignment programs.
• Managed monthly and quarterly sales forecasting, regional budgeting, and performance-linked incentive rollouts for the entire network.

District Manager at APOLLO TYRES LTD (2005 – 2015)

• Successfully driven regional sales and network growth across critical districts in Karnataka and Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh) during a 10-year tenure.
• Cultivated strong, high-trust relationships with key multi-brand distributors, significantly mitigating competitor penetration in vital transport corridors.
• Built, trained, and mentored high-performing sales teams to consistently meet and exceed quarterly volume targets.

Senior Sales Officer at JK TYRE & INDUSTRIES LTD (2002 – 2005)

• Launched corporate career with JK Tyre, managing on-ground sales operations and directly handling warehouse depot administration to ensure smooth inventory management and billing.
• Expanded primary and secondary distribution channels across coastal Andhra Pradesh, building foundational roots with early dealer networks.

Post Graduate Diploma in Marketing Management in Marketing Management – [University/College Name] (2001)

Bachelor of Commerce in Commerce – [University/College Name] (1991)